The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1958-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Josephs White Lavash Bread Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Middle East Bakery is recalling Josephs White Lavash bread because it may contain undeclared soy. Consumers with soy allergies should not eat the product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (soy), which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Middle East Bakery, Inc. is recalling Josephs White Lavash, labeled as Josephs Lavash Roll-Ups Six Square Breads. The product is packaged in a plastic zip top bag and has a net weight of 14 OZ (397 g). The specific UPC for the affected product is 074117000697. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared soy.

The affected product was distributed to markets in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. It was sold at retail stores including Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, Hannaford, and Big Y. The product was picked up by independent drivers who supply markets in their territories. The headquarters representatives for firms that potentially received the product were notified, and downstream retail customers were notified by their corporate offices.

Consumers who have a soy allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. The product has a 'Sell By' date of February 17, 2015. Individuals with questions about the recall should contact Middle East Bakery, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Josephs White Lavash, labeled as Josephs Lavash Roll-Ups Six Square Breads NET WT. 14 OZ (397 g), UPC 074117000697. Product is packaged in a plastic zip top bag.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Sell By: February 17
  • 2015

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Middle East Bakery, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 10 products in this recall →